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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Pocket Watch
Object Number
1923-04-4
Description
Watch and chains are on a holder and all fit into a shaped red leather box. "P" shaped red leather case with two hinges on long side and three lock clasps on shaped side, top has cut out to fit the belt holder on the watch. Case lined with white satin and impressions to fit the watch and chain. Watch has frame case with one half open for glass front and collar oval shaped to fit watch stem, pressure knob opening on one side. Two marks "Crown" and "81" in shields. Interior rounded glass cover, white face with black lettering and gold hands, the long oval stem with loop at top. Back of case opens to reveal hall marks on case and marks on works. Jeweled works. Chain: Large belt sword shaped hook for fastening to belt, a broad gold bar at top with bright work circle in center, an to right, three chains holding two gold disk engraved to match top one with lengths of chain between. Below last large disk, is double chain with palmetto setting for oval carnelian seal of classically dressed woman. Next two sized loop chain holds key for winding, and two other chains end in plain loops for other watch fobs (not there)
Maker
Date Made
1800-1820
Dimensions
diameter 2"
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
